Father Ardel Barta, sacramental priest for the Heart of Mary Cluster (St. Mary Parish in Urbana, Sacred Heart Parish in

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DUBUQUE – The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters will honor their golden and ruby jubilarians at a celebration on June 23 at

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Fathers Philip Thompson and Paul Lippstock are celebrating 40 years of priesthood. Read about their lives and ministries below: Father

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